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  • Research and Teaching: Data Visualization Literacy: Investigating Data Interpretation Along the Novice–Expert Continuum

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    In the STEM fields, adequate proficiency in reading and interpreting graphs is widely held as a central element for scientific literacy given the importance of data visualizations to succinctly present complex…

  • Speleothems and Sand Castles

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    Sand "drip" castles help students explore the variables that affect stalactite and stalagmite formation.

  • Using Models Scientifically

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    Scientific models help students understand the water cycle.

  • From Droughts to Drones

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    An after-school club uses drones to learn about environmental science.

  • Animal Detectives

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    An interdisciplinary unit featuring a wolf webcam has students investigate the world of animals.

  • NGSS in Action

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    Students explore patterns in the Earth's surface in this case study of English language learners.

  • Editor's Note: Earth's Systems: Climate

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    Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

  • DCIs, SEPs, and CCs, Oh My!

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    Learn how the Next Generation Science Standards seek to advance science teaching and learning.

  • Teaching Through Trade Books: Wonderful Water

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    This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue discusses how to help children understand the water cycle, the importance of water, and where and how they use water so that they can…

  • The Early Years: About the Weather

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    This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes an activity where students indirectly document local weather by counting outdoor clothing types…

  • Formative Assessment Probes: Wet Jeans

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    This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue uses familiar phenomena to uncover students' ideas.

  • Engineering Encounters: Nature as Inspiration

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    Learning about plant structures helps students design water collection devices.

  • Methods and Strategies: 5E for ELL

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    This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses adaptations to the learning cycle that provide an authentic context for English language development.

  • Science 101: What Are the Earth's Heating and Cooling Mechanisms?

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    This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses some of the mechanisms of Earth that are related to global warming and climate change.

  • Safety First: Safety at First Sight

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    This columnn discusses eye protection in the elementary classroom.

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